CAD & Design Assistants

Construction; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction in West Midlands is seeking a CAD & Design Assistant to join its Building Consultancy team. You will support the Head of CAD & Design, coordinate projects, maintain records and assist drawing production using AutoCAD.

This role suits someone with admin, project coordination and a passion for CAD/design. Strong Microsoft Office skills and willingness to learn AutoCAD, SharePoint and CorelDRAW are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, project coordination or technical support.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Interest in CAD, design, architecture or commercial property.
• AutoCAD experience is advantageous, willingness to learn is essential.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, CorelDRAW or similar tools is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site surveys, appointments and access arrangements with tenants and contractors.
• Support project scheduling, team workloads and daily administration.
• Assist with producing and updating lease plans, site plans and other property drawings using AutoCAD.
• Maintain CAD drawings, technical records and project documentation.
• Organise meetings, manage correspondence and track outstanding actions.
• Liaise with suppliers, obtain quotations and assist with purchase orders and invoices.
• Manage equipment bookings, supplies and surveying equipment records.
• Support departmental reporting, budgets and improvements to internal processes.

Skills

Administration

Project coordination

Technical support

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Outlook

SharePoint

CorelDRAW

Job description

CAD & Design Assistant

Location - West Midlands

Salary - £30,000

Job Type - Permanent

A Great opportunity to join a well-established commercial property business as a CAD & Design Assistant, supporting its wider Building Consultancy team.

Ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of administration, project coordination and technical work, this varied position offers the chance to develop CAD skills, work alongside experienced professionals and grow within the property industry.

The Role

You will support the Head of CAD & Design and wider team, helping coordinate projects, maintain technical records, assist with drawing production and ensure the smooth running of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate site surveys, appointments and access arrangements with tenants and contractors.
• Support project scheduling, team workloads and daily administration.
• Assist with producing and updating lease plans, site plans and other property drawings using AutoCAD.
• Maintain CAD drawings, technical records and project documentation.
• Organise meetings, manage correspondence and track outstanding actions.
• Liaise with suppliers, obtain quotations and assist with purchase orders and invoices.
• Manage equipment bookings, supplies and surveying equipment records.
• Support departmental reporting, budgets and improvements to internal processes.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in administration, project coordination or technical support.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Good communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• An interest in CAD, design, architecture or commercial property.
• AutoCAD experience would be advantageous, but a willingness to learn is equally important.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, CorelDRAW or (url removed) would be a bonus.

Why Apply?

An excellent opportunity to join an established property business, develop CAD and project coordination skills, and enjoy a varied role with exposure to commercial property and building consultancy.

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